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November, 2005


Ms Marci
& The Lovesick
Hounds

Live Dates:

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Live Dates: 2008  2007  2006

 

2008

 

August 2008

Saturday, August 16th
Chatter's Lounge at Showcase Cinema Deluxe
Manchester, CT
7:00-11:00pm

We always have a great time at Chatters, and this time will be even better with new songs...originals and cover tunes. (and some old faves, too!) The atmosphere at Chatter's is fantastic! They have everything you could hope for to be entertained at Showcase Cinema Deluxe. You can make an entire night of it if you wish...the latest movies, a great meal, and some of the best classic and original blues and swing (that's us) you'll hear in the area for your listening and dancing pleasure...and there's no cover charge, EVER!

 

Friday, August 29th
9:30PM - 1:30AM
Gilrein's, "Home of The Blues"
802 Main Street
Worcester, MA
508-791-BLUE (2583)

Find out more at: http://www.gilreins.net.

 

 

May 2008

Saturday, May 3rd
Enfield Chili Cook-off
to benefit
The Enfield Food Pantry

Ms Marci & The Lovesick Hounds will perform at
2:00 - 3:00 PM

Pleasant View
452 South Rd. / Rt.83
Somers, CT

Find out more at: http://www.chilict.com.

 

Saturday, May 31st
2:00 - 4:00pm
Benefit for Saint Jude Children's Hospital
BBQ Cook-off at The Hook & Ladder Restaurant

(in the parking lot)
207 Main ST.
Hartford, CT.

On air talent, Jim Bosh of Country 92.5FM, WWYZ will be the special guest host of this event. There will be several different fire departments competing for the title of "Best BBQ" so bring your appetite. You will certainly be satisfied!
More information will be available closer to the date at http://www.hook-ladder.com.

 

 

February 2008

Saturday, Feb. 2nd, 2008
Chatter's Lounge at Showcase Cinema
Manchester, CT
7:00-11:00pm

We had a great time at Chatters our first time in there...and this time will be even better (we won't be playing over a Pennant race game) and we'll have the very talented Dayne Laskey on keyboards. (He was unable to be there last October) The atmosphere is fantastic, the food is great, and you can make an entire night of it if you wish...a movie, a meal, and some of the best classic and original blues and swing you'll hear in the area...and there's no cover charge!

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

December 2007

Monday, December 10th, 2007
9:30pm - 1:00am
The Hungry Tiger, Open Blues Jam
120 Charter Oak St
Manchester, CT
860-649-1195

"Hey-hey everybody, Ms Marci's back in town," and will be co-hosting the jam with Dave Stoltz on guitar. Dave formerly played bass with, Dickey Betts, among others and Pete Sheips on bass, and Jonathan Lictig on drums. It's always fun and always full, so, if you plan to jam, come early to sign up. A full sound system is available, so come down and bring your axe…or just listen to some great players and enjoy some terrific food, too! Dave likes the fish and chips. I favor the nachos... and you can share a platter. (hint, Monday's special is "All You Can Eat Fajitas"...yummy!)
http://www.thehungrytiger.com/next.html

 

November 2007

Sunday, November 11th, 2007
3:00 - 9:00PM
Club 58
58 Ross Way, Quincy, MA
617-471-7788

A Major Blues Blowout to benefit Ellen Cassidy, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Featuring Ricky "King" Russell, Racky Thomas, Sweet Willie & Chris Fitz with special guests, including Connecticut's singer/songwriter, bassist, Ms Marci! There will be a pot luck buffet, and several raffles.

 

October 2007

Saturday, October 13th, 2007
Chatter's Lounge
Showcase Cinema Deluxe
99 Red Stone RD., Buckland Hills Mall
Manchester, CT.
860-649-4555
7:00PM - 11:00PM

We will be doing two shows. The first around 7:00PM and the second around 9:45PM.
This is such an amazing venue! Aside from the fact that this "Deluxe" Showcase Cinema has 18 screens showing all the latest movies that you want to see, it's in the Buckland Hills mall with several fantastic eateries like Sbarro's Pizza, Ben & Jerry's ice cream, Nathan's, and Starbuck's, among others. Chatter's itself has food with a cafe that has everything from finger food to steaks. SO... coming to see us perform our great swinging blues can be part of an evening of total entertainment! (come eat...dance it off with us...maybe catch a flick before or after our shows) What else could you want! Hope to see you there.

 

September 2007

Saturday, September 29th, 2007
VooDoo Daddy's
1598 RT. 12
Gales Ferry, CT.
(half way between the Mohegan Sun Casino and the submarine base)
860-464-1900
10:00PM to 1:30AM

This will be our first show at this venue, but we're hoping it won't be our last. We've heard lots of positive feedback about VooDoo Daddy's. They have great food! Specializing in traditional New Orleans cuisine. Food and entertainment critic Rick Koster from The New London Day says they have "...the best Jambalaya in the region!" Come early and have a great meal, and stay late and dance it off with our swinging blues!

 

March 2007

Monday, March 5th
9:30pm - 1:00am
The Hungry Tiger, Open Blues Jam
8 Mechanic St.
Manchester, CT
860-649-1195

Ms Marci will be co-hosting the jam with Dave Stoltz on guitar. Dave formerly played bass with, Dickey Betts, among others and Bob Laramie on bass, and Al Winchell on drums. It always fun and always full, so, if you plan to jam, come early to sign up. A full sound system is available, so come down and bring your axe…or just listen to some great players and enjoy some terrific food, too! Dave likes the fish and chips. (hint, Monday's special is "All You Can Eat Fajitas"...yummy!)
http://www.thehungrytiger.com/next.html

Sunday, March 18th
7:30 - 10:30

The Leominster Elks Club
134 Main ST. (RT 12)
Leominster, MA.
978-263-7220

This will be our second gig at Dance2Swing. We had a great time our first time there, and I don't think this date will be an exception! The dance lessons start at 6:30 with Alan & Luan and they are terrific!
The band starts at 7:30.
GREAT BIG DANCE FLOOR!

http://www.dance2swing.com

 

April 2007

Sunday, April 1st
Radio appearance on WPKN 89.5 FM/WPKM 88.7 FM

We have a blues date April 1st...no foolin'! Blues DJ Bill Nolan on WPKN 89.5 FM/ WPKM 88.7 FM has invited my guitarist/hubby, Jim and I to come down to Bridgeport to be on his show, which starts at 6:00pm and he'll get us on air at least by 6:15pm and we can rap about our career and recorded work, especially the release of our new Cd, "After Last Call," until at least 7:30pm.Their fund raising will follow us-so please stay tuned and donate...if you can. These fine radio programs are funded by YOU...the public, so please help if you can! We will be donating one of our new Cds to give away to one lucky donor to help their cause.

Tuesday, April 3rd
Radio appearance on WHUS, 91.7 FM
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Radio appearence on Ramblin' Bert's blues show. Listen to the whole show, you won't want to miss a single minute of it! He always has great tunes and info to share. We may also be appearing on Bert's evening blues show on;
WECS, 90.1 FM
8:00PM to 11:00PM. Please tune in to see if we'll be on.

Thursday, April 5th
8:00 - 9:30pm (NEW TIME!)
The Hungry Tiger
8 Mechanic St.
Manchester, CT
860-649-1195

This will be a party for the long awaited release of our CD "After Last Call." This CD has been endorsed by...among others, Pinetop Perkins and Bo Diddley! Take note, though this is a week night, it's also the night before Good Friday, so many of you may have that day off.
http://www.thehungrytiger.com/next.html

 

May 2007

Saturday, May 5Th
Adagio's Piano, Jazz & Blues Cafe
33 Golden St.
New London, CT.
8:30pm -12:30 am
Phone: 860-444-8795
http://www.gotoadagio.com

This will be our first, but surely not the last time in this room. We'll be celebrating the release of our new CD,
" After Last Call" so please join us and take the new CD home with you. Enjoy sumptuous appetizers at this elegant nightspot adorned with original wall murals of jazz greats. Top drawer array of liquors plus a VIP game room with pool table, chess, checkers, backgammon, & more.

Saturday, May 26th
9:300pm - 1:15am
C.C. O'Brien's Sports Cafe
8 Mechanic Street
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
860.599.2034

This place has terrific food, so come early and eat, then dance it off with us!
http://www.ccobriens.com/

 

June 2007

Friday, June 8th
Adagio Piano, Jazz & Blues Cafe
33 Golden St.
New London, CT.
8:30pm -12:30 am
Phone: 860-444-8795
http://www.gotoadagio.com

This is our second time in this room. Aside from playing some great live music, we'll be selling our new CD,
"After Last Call" and our two previous releases, too, so please join us and take us home with you, too!
This is a great place with original wall murals of jazz greats, top drawer array of liquors plus a VIP game room with pool table, chess, checkers, backgammon, and more.

Friday, June 15th
Bank Street Cafe
637 Bank Street, New London, CT
9:00PM - 12:30AM
(860) 444-1444
http://www.bankstreetcafe.com

We're excited about playing this room.

While in New London to see us play, do you're tummy and taste buds a favor and stop at Chester's Barbecue, 549 Bank, New London, CT. He's just down the street or around the corner from both New London venues. You can call ahead for orders to eat in or carry out at (860) 447-1406. This man knows what REAL BBQ is! Tell Chester that Ms Marci sent ya!

Saturday, June 23rd - POSTPONED to July 21st
Griswold Fish & Game Festival
330 Bethel Rd,
Griswold, CT.
(860) 376-9333

Ms Marci & The Lovesick Hounds will hit the stage around 1:30pm.
Other acts will precede us.
Details are still coming in, so continue to come
back to this site, or call for more info.

 

July 2007

Saturday, July 21st
Griswold Fish & Game Festival
330 Bethel Rd,
Griswold, CT.
(860) 376-9333

Ms Marci & The Lovesick Hounds will hit the stage around 1:30pm.
Other acts will precede us.
Details are still coming in, so continue to come
back to this site, or call for more info.

 

August 2007


Saturday, August 4th

Cathy & Brad's 4th Anual Mid-Summer Blues Bash
62 Kirkland St.
Deep River, CT.
5:00PM - ???

Music begins at 7:00PM with "504" followed by
"Ms Marci & The Lovesick Hounds"
A jam session will follow, so, bring your instrument if you have one! R.S.V.P. no later than July 22nd by calling
860-526-3956

Saturday, August 18th
Bank Street Cafe
637 Bank Street, New London, CT
9:45PM - 1:00AM
(860) 444-1444
http://www.bankstreetcafe.com

Our last gig at The Bank St Cafe was awesome! Lots of people and lots of fun.We need more dancers though, so, come on down and cut a rug on their big dance floor. Good food, too!

Saturday, August 25th
Moose Meadow Camp Ground Blues Fest
Willington, CT.
PRIVATE PARTY FOR CAMPERS
If you wish to camp there that weekend, call for reservations. 860-429-7451

 

 

2006

 

July 2006

Thursday, July 13th
9:30pm - 1:00am
The Hungry Tiger
8 Mechanic St.
Manchester, CT
860-649-1195

This will be our first full night at The Hungry Tiger as a band. Come early and have some of their wonderful food, then stay late and dance it off with swingin’ blues!

Saturday, July 29th
8:00pm - 12-midnight
P.J. O' Connor's
12 South Main St.
Jewett City, CT.
376-5517

P.J. O' Connor's has to be one of the best kept secrets in the area. This place's great little snacks and drinks are both very reasonably priced!

 

August 2006

Saturday, August 5th
Private Party
"Cathie & Brad's Annual Blues Bash"

Monday, August 14th
9:30pm - 1:00am
The Hungry Tiger, Open Blues Jam
8 Mechanic St.
Manchester, CT
860-649-1195

Ms Marci will be co-hosting the jam with Dave Stoltz on guitar. Dave formerly played bass with, Dickey Betts, among others and Bob Laramie on bass, and Al Winchell on drums. We hosted the jam June 5Th and had a great time...so much talent, so little time! So, if you plan to jam, come early to sign up. A full sound system is available, so come down and bring your axe…or just listen to some great players and enjoy some terrific food, too! (hint, Monday's special is "All You Can Eat Fajitas"...yummy!)

Friday, August 18th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Manchester Bandshell
Manchester, Ct.

This is an outdoor event, so if it rains here's the Rain Site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium, AST Building, Lot C.

Check the Band Shell website for changes and information before you go. http://www.manchesterbandshell.com

Saturday, August 26th
9:15PM - 1:30AM
Christopher's Cafe
958 Poquonnock Rd. (RT.1)
(across from the new Big Y)
Groton, CT.
860-445-6716

Great food! (you gotta try their BBQ) Plenty of secure, easy parking. AIRCONDITIONED COMFORT! What more could you want? More Ms Marci & The Lovesick Hounds at Christopher's Cafe!!!

 

September 2006

Friday, September 1st
(approx.) 9:00pm to 1:00am
East End of London (formerly The Kings Inn)
5 Heritage Rd. (exit 96 off RT. 395)
Putnam, CT
860-963-2622

This is a great room and the new owner/manager, David Wells (yes, that's his name) who pitched us this gig, is a wonderful host, and they have a great dance floor! We're looking forward to playing there...and seeing YOU there!

Saturday, September 16th
5:00 - 7:00pm
St. Mary's Church, "Circle of Fun"
15 Marshall Street
Putnam, CT.
For more info, please call (860) 928-2032

Ms Marci will have many special guest musicians backing her up. This will be quite the show. The "Circle of Fun" is a carnival with rides, fun and games for all ages. Come enjoy the "Fun!"

Sunday, September 17th
3:00 - 7:00pm (note the time)
Victory Lane Sports Cafe
729 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 774-8688

Ms Marci is guest hosting the jam with The Rick Harrington Band. Come early to sign up for the jam...or just to listen to some great players!

Thursday, September 21st
7:45 - 9:00pm
Willimantic Street Fest's "3rd Thursday"
Downtown Stage, near the foot bridge
For more details, go to;

http://www.willimanticstreetfest.com

Sunday, September 24Th.
Victory Lane , Dayville, CT.
729 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 774-8688

Jam session with Rick Harrington.
Ms Marci will be playing bass and singing, co-hosting Rick Harrington's weekly jam session. Come early to sign up to jam, or just sit and enjoy some wonderful talent! They have terrific drink specials and there's no cover charge.

Saturday, September 30th
8:30AM - 12:30PM
J.J.'s House of Blues Under The Lights
(aka The Lights Sports Pub & Restuarants)
395 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-7879

This is a terrific new venue in Worcester. If you haven't been there, you're missing a lot of fun! Come on down and check us out there.

 

October 2006

Sunday, October 1st
7:30 - 10:30
The Leominster Elks Club
134 Main ST. (RT 12)
Leominster, MA.
978-263-7220

Swing dance lessons start at 6:30 with Alan & Luan
The band starts at 7:30.
GREAT BIG DANCE FLOOR!

http://www.dance2swing.com

Saturday, October 7th
3:00 - 6:30
private party, Deep River, CT.

Friday, October 27th
East End of London Pub
(at The King's Inn)
5 Heritage Road
Putnam CT.
860-963-2622

They have some absolutely wonderful food in the pub...to die for pizza, dee-luscious chicken tenders of different flavours, and awesome sweet potato fries, and much, much more!
Visit
http://www.kingsinnputnam.com for directions.

 

November 2006

Monday, November 6
approx. 9:00pm - 12:30am
Ms Marci will be co-hosting the jam with Dave Stoltz
The Hungry Tiger
120 Charter Oak Street
Manchester, CT.
860-649-1195

Ms Marci will be co-hosting the jam again with Dave Stoltz on guitar. Dave formerly played bass with, Dickey Betts.Bob Laramie will be on bass, and Al Winchell on the drums. This is the third time Ms Marci co-hosted the jam at The Hungry Tiger and a great time was had by all!

If you plan to jam, come early to sign up. A full sound system is available, so come down and bring your axe…or just listen to some great players and enjoy some terrific food, too! (hint, ya gotta try the Monday night special "All You Can Eat Fajitas"...yummy!)
http://www.thehungrytiger.com/next.html

Friday, November 10th
9:15PM - 1:30AM
Christopher's Cafe
958 Poquonnock Rd. (RT.1)
(across from the new Big Y)
Groton, CT.
860-445-6716

Great food! (you gotta try their BBQ) Plenty of secure, easy parking. What more could you want? More Ms Marci & The Lovesick Hounds at Christopher's Cafe!!!

 

December 2006

Saturday, December 2nd
8:30AM - 12:30PM

J.J.'s House of Blues Under The Lights
(aka The Lights Sports Pub)
395 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-7879

This is a terrific new venue in Worcester. If you haven't been there, you're missing a lot of fun. Come on down and check us out there....tell 'm Ms Marci sent ya!